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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.77, 97.63 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.77, 97.63 and 47.11 is: 64.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.77 : 97.63 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.77/97.63 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.77x = 97.63 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.77x = 4,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598.63/70.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.98

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